Davis Recall; Historical Origins of the Recall Law in California; The New Book Hellfire Nation: The Politics Of Sin In America
Davis Recall
Weeks ago the campaign to recall the Governor was dismissed by Gray Davis as unrealistic but with Republicans pouring money and organizational expertise into the campaign, the Democrats have countered by forming a committee to kill the effort. In the first half hour of the program, Patt Morrison explores both sides of the recall issue with Ray Haynes, Republican Assemblyman from the 66th District representing the Western Riverside and Northern San Diego Counties, and Eric Bauman, Director of Taxpayers Against the Governor's Recall.
Historical Origins of the Recall Law in California
Patt looks at the historical origins of the recall law in California and the possible political ramifications of recalling Governor Davis with Martin Shiesl, Professor Emeritus of California History, California State University, Los Angeles and Bill Boyarsky, lecturer at USC, Department of Political Science and former City Editor and columnist at the Los Angeles Times.
The New Book Hellfire Nation: The Politics Of Sin In America
Patt Morrison talks with professor and author James Morone about his new book that discusses Americans' fondness for moral crusades, from witch hunts to women's suffrage, and the affect of morality on American politics.